Before the Bylines

From curls to commas, life is settled with words

By: Prachi Rathi

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Hardcover | 30 March 2026

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90 Pages

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21.59 x 13.97 x 0.97

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In every life, there are moments that shape us-and stories that demand to be told.

Every writer has a first story-the one that almost didn't make it to print. For Prachi Rathi it was chasing leads that went nowhere, fumbling through interviews, and learning that rejection was as much a part of the process as the byline itself.

Before the Bylines is a memoir of beginnings: the awkward introductions, the missteps that taught hard lessons, and the small victories that lit the fire to keep going. With honesty, humor, and heart, Prachi Rathi shares what it felt like to step into newsrooms for the first time, to feel the rush of a deadline, and to discover that finding your voice is just as important as finding the story.

For readers who have ever dreamed of seeing their name in print-or who simply want to know what it takes to get there-Before the Bylines is a vivid, unforgettable journey through the messy, exhilarating first chapters of a writer's life.

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